Six Flags CEO Says Company is Pursuing Safety Updates, Potential Park Sales After Georgia Death
Monday, November 9th, 2026
Six Flags says it’s conducting a comprehensive safety review of its entire ride portfolio after a recent death at its Georgia park.
During an earnings call this week, CEO John Reilly said Six Flags is fully cooperating with local investigators. The company is also conducting its own internal investigation into what went wrong last month, when Hassan Kariem, a 42-year-old teacher in Atlanta, was killed when he was thrown from the rollercoaster ‘Goliath.’
“Confidence isn’t restored with a statement,” Reilly said on the Thursday earnings morning call, “It is earned through action, and our leadership team is committed to earning it.”
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